Croydon High School aims to offer an excellent academic education to girls of ability from a wide range of backgrounds. Emphasis is placed not only on the development of intellectual potential but on that of the whole personality and a preparation for the varied demands which life will make on the individual. We encourage participation in a wide-ranging programme of challenging extra-curricular activities. We value independence of mind and spirit as well as intellectual discipline, and we are forward looking.
Standards of excellence are promoted in all areas of the curriculum and are set by the most able. All girls are expected to work hard and encouraged to think independently, but each girl is valued for herself and is encouraged to give of her best in competition with herself, and not with others. The strong pastoral organisation within the school ensures that each girl's progress is carefully monitored. The curriculum is designed to foster creativity as well as high academic standards and there is strong emphasis on Music, Drama, Art and Design, and physical activity. We also seek to develop tolerance and sensitivity, and a caring attitude towards others by the standards of conduct set within school, and also by the study of the needs and problems of people in our community and beyond. There are opportunities to participate in a wide range of community service commitments. Through the efforts of the whole school on Guild Day, a very large sum of money is raised and distributed to local, national and international charities, according to a democratic decision of the whole school. The hardworking committed team of staff contribute to the school's friendly atmosphere and value their partnership with parents.
